Bayern München staged a remarkable late comeback, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat SC Freiburg 3-2 with three goals in the final moments. Tom Bischof scored twice before Lennart Karl sealed a dramatic victory deep into injury time.
Top-of-the-table Bayern München arrived at Europa-Park-Stadion in strong form. They aimed to extend their lead in the Bundesliga. Eighth-placed SC Freiburg sought an upset against the champions.
The first half offered little goalmouth action. Both teams battled for midfield control. Bayern held possession but created few clear chances. Freiburg's defence remained disciplined, keeping the score at 0-0.
Early bookings added to the tension. Jonathan Tah received a yellow card for Bayern in the 25th minute. Freiburg's Matthias Ginter followed with a booking four minutes later. The half ended without a goal.
Freiburg started the second half with immediate intent. Just after the restart, in the 46th minute, Johan Manzambi broke the deadlock. Maximilian Eggestein provided the assist, giving the home side the lead.
The hosts then doubled their advantage, stunning the champions. Lucas Höler struck home in the 71st minute, making it 2-0. Europa-Park-Stadion erupted, sensing a major upset.
However, Bayern responded swiftly. They introduced fresh legs and increased their attacking pressure. Their efforts bore fruit in the 81st minute.
Tom Bischof pulled one goal back for the visitors. Lennart Karl delivered the crucial assist. Bayern’s comeback bid was now on.
The match entered a frantic period of added time. Bayern found a sensational equalizer in the 90+2 minute. Bischof completed his double after Michael Olise delivered a precise pass.
The drama continued deep into extended injury time. Lennart Karl became the hero, guiding home the winning goal in the 90+9 minute. Alphonso Davies provided the assist, sealing an unforgettable 3-2 triumph.
Bayern's statistics underscored their relentless pursuit. They registered an expected goals (xG) of 2.8 compared to Freiburg's 1.82. Bayern unleashed 21 total shots with nine on target, dominating possession with 70%.
This remarkable victory further cements Bayern München's position at the top of the Bundesliga. It boosts their title charge significantly. For SC Freiburg, it was a heartbreaking end, squandering a commanding lead.
